"Duane,
I am forwarding this email with photographs from Mike Boyd who was at RAF Upper Heyford during the time I was
there in the 1960-1963 timeframe. The Photographs actually show snow there. I remembered when it snowed! They
had one snowplow for about five bases. You had to wait your turn. Perhaps you could include these photographs
on the Heyford Website.
Thanks, Jim"

Submitted by Mike Boyd through Jim Seymour.

"Duane,
I am forwarding this email received from the former A1C Johnny Ramirez who served with the 3918th Headquarters
Squadron Section during the 1963-1965 timeframe.
Jim"

"Sending some photos that I found of me at Upper Heyford. Barracks were quansent huts & outside personnel
bldg.

Thanks
Johnny"

Submitted by Charles K. (Robbie) Robinson, a member of The Heyford Minutemen Precision Drill Team & the 3918th
USAF Dispensary Squadron, through James (Jim) Seymour, 3918th Air Base Squadron (SAC), 3918th Transportation
Squadron (SAC), and The Heyford Minutemen Precision Drill Team Guide-On Bearer.

From Christopher T Poole, April 2014

"Hi
My business is near Upper Heyford and we have just taken storage in one if the old hangers and noticed the
original livery still on the outside. Thought you might be interested in how things look today!

Kind regards

Chris."

"Hi Duane,
Re the first ten air show photos submitted by Russ Kendall marked “1966 UH Air Show”, please be advised
these are actually the 1967 show which was on May 13, 1967. There was no show in 1966, but just an Open Day with
a 10th TRW RF-4C and 20th TFW F-100F in a hangar display. Four 10 TRW RF-4Cs flew over in formation, but that
was all. The 66TRW RF-101Cs had not arrived from France then.

I was there and also have full color slide coverage of every Upper Heyford air show from 1967 onwards until the
base closed.

Here is one of my shots from that 1967 show, which was the first full air show after the 66 TRW had moved in.
Please use this on your website if you wish.

Best regards

Adrian M. Balch."

"... Just a little info on the base (just visited late August this year [2014]). Everything is being replaced
on the side of Queens Highway opposite the Runway side with the exception (for now) of the housing where the new
hospital "was". New homes are being built, hundreds of them! All of the old barracks, the chow hall and just
recently (see photos) the hospital, they are all gone forever. I have friends living on a farm just over the fence
from all this construction..." "... It seems that the old Finance Office (where I worked) across from the Main
Gate is to be saved and converted into an "up scale" pub! Who would have guessed way back when. I have friends
who live on the farm right next to the base, actually along side where the security police barracks "was". Also,
the Officers Club is to be converted into an Elementary school."

"The ’76-78 football team. I was in the AR shop and I played wide receiver and kick returner.
I wore number 18. I started both seasons before I rotated out".

Submitted by Anthony Applewhite.

"This is a picture of me with my aircraft 67-034 at an air show in Ramstine, Germany. Aircraft EF-111A, Tail
Number 67-042ECS. Air Force Serial Number 67-034. This was the 66th ECS Squadron Commander's Aircraft."

Submitted by Robert Moncrief, Crew Chief 20th AGS/42nd AMU.

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to
The Duty Roster as of April 2014:

Please give the following personnel a big UH welcome! Their contact information has been added to
The Duty Roster as of February 2014:

ANTOZZESKI, Mark "SKI"

A1C - SrA, 20th CES, Fire Protection

Apr 1987 - Apr 1989

CARDONE, Luke

Sgt, 20th FMS, AR Shop Mechanic

Sep 1972 - Sep 1974

WEBB, Clark

A1C, 18 TRS, Air Intelligence

Sep 1966 - Mar 1968

Submitted by Todd Woodell.

"These photos are of the airmen and one civilian that worked in the Data Automation Section from 1967 - 1969.
The first image is a picture of the data automation group. The last three pictures are from an article written
in the BHS Mini Observer.

We processed various reports such as aircraft maintenance reports and inventory reports for base supply until
they obtained their own computer. At the time we used a Burroughs 263 computer that read punch cards and produced
reports. We also had various punch card machines such as sorters, collators and interpreters.

Dear friends,
I am taking away the link to our former Message Board, as it has been assimilated over the years.
It was free through a website "ezboard.com" but it eventually became convoluted and cumbersome to access for
the user community. Due to my work situation and logistics, the time I have to work on the web site has become
increasingly limited; and saving / transferring the contents of the Message Board became both a missed
opportunity and an unintended consequence.

The other unresolved issue is the replacement of the web sites' now defunt Guest Book. Happily (and with some
work) those pages were copied & pasted into PDF files, categorized by year of guest book entries.

Times change. There are now several FaceBook pages related to RAF Upper Heyford, and they are easy to access
and post messages and photos, providing a user-interactive method of posting comments, and even the option to
chat live with members online. Here are some of the FaceBook pages you can find by search:

"The last time we had seen each other was 33 years ago at RAF Upper Heyford. During that time, Ken and I
traveled to Grendelwald, Switzerland and Menorca, Spain."

Submitted by Duane Park, 20th SPS, 1976-1978.

HTML Gear free Guest Book retired April 1, 2012.

Friends,

Although our free Guest Book service provider (HTML Gear) was drawn to a close on April 1, 2012,
I have managed to preserve all of the guest book entries. They are divided into separate documents by year;
2000 through 2011. Entries marked as "Private" remain as such and have not been included in the archives.

I've found some code that will enable us to to make our own Guest Book, independent from outside sources.
Please bear with me as I have not set it up or enabeled it yet.

"I was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from 1987 to 1991 as a fire fighter. I am sending you some photos
I took while there. There is hardly a day that passes that I do not think about the men and women I served
with and the base itself. Hope you like the photos!"

Submitted by Douglas True, 20th CES Fire Fighter, 1987 - 1991.

20th Fighter Wing F-111s in action at RAF Upper Heyford during December 1992. The wing inactivated during
October 1993 with most of the jets being retired to AMARC (Boneyard) in Tucson, Arizona.

20th Fighter Wing F-111s in action at RAF Upper Heyford during December 1992. The wing inactivated during
October 1993 with most of the jets being retired to AMARC (Boneyard) in Tucson, Arizona.

"This is from my aviation video collection while stationed at RAF Upper Heyford (haystack) England.
55 Fighter Squadron. It was taken in the spring of 1992". Posted on YouTube by deanoccs.

I contacted RAF Croughton as part of the research I am doing for the 40th Anniversary of Towcester Evening
WI (Women's Institute) in England. In the 1970s our group was involved in an exchange project with the USAF
at RAF Croughton. The President and Treasurer from our inaugural year are still members of our thriving WI.

In November 2011 Towcester Evening WI (Women's Institute) will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary. In its
inaugural year Towcester Evening WI and families from the USAF base at RAF Croughton took part in a Town and
Country Project funded by the Carnegie UK Trust. The purpose of this project was to promote an exchange of
ideas and traditions, both social and cultural, between WI members and the American visitors.
Image 13Image 14

Image 15 was taken on the steps of Easton Neston when Lord Hesketh owned the
estate. It has recently been bought by Leon Max a Russian-born American fashion designer and retailer.

Image 16 was taken at Croughton and the newspaper cutting accompanying it explains
that the president of the USAF Wives Group, Gayle Phillabaum (wife of Sgt Dan Phillabaum)was presented with a
worthy award from the county of Northamptonshire.

Image 17 was taken when the project ended and USAF Senior Master George Brown is in
the photograph with our inaugural president & treasurer who still belong to Towcester Evening WI!

We do appreciate anything you can do to help promote our wish to make contact with anyone who was involved with
the project. In the scrapbook I also found a reference to the presentation of a small rose bowl to Mrs
Marge Brown, President of Croughton Wives Club, from the WI as a memento of their friendship.

With the wide spread use of social networking we thought that RAF Croughton might have a website where you
might consider displaying these photographs to see if we can contact any of the personnel that appear on the
photographs or who took part in the twinning project.

Finally, we are planning a 40th Anniversary Party in August and we would consider it to be really special if
a representative from RAF Croughton could join us in our celebrations.

The 20th Fighter Wing Association is the active history and reunion group of veterans and friends of the
present 20th at Shaw AFB, SC and all predecessor units (the 20th TFW, 20th FG, 20th FBW etc) from pre-WW II
to the present.

WARNING:It is always important to be aware of the fact that there are an endless amount of websites all across
the internet that falsely advertise the ability to obtain public records.

Some sites charge outrageous prices or may display bogus or incomplete results even after you are charged
and may demand additional fees for the actual results. Other sites have been found to violate the privacy of
their consumers, by either reporting searches conducted by individuals or even harass their clientele by flooding
them with undesired spam mail.

Therefore, it is advised to use a service that is safe and reliable and comes from a well known and respected
company.

March 13, 2010
My wife, Connie, and I went to visit the new facility of the Veterans Memorial Air Park at its new
location at 3300 Ross Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, and to check out the restoraton of the F-111 tail number
UH 68-009 (Balls 9). We met the Director of Events, Dawn Golas, who showed us around the admin building
where the staff meets in the Ready Room, and the other areas that are currently being finished out by the same
volunteers that are restoring the aircraft. It was great to meet the Veterans who volunteer their time to work
on this and the other projects underway at the Veterans Memorial Air Park! The recent move to their new, larger
facility was time-consuming and was a lot of work, and in my opinion, well worth the effort. This is going to
be a great place to have reunions and events!

They opened the cockpit of "Balls 9" to let my wife, Connie, and I have a look inside. Until recently, no one had
seen the inside of the cockpit as it had been sealed shut all this time. This, too, will be restored!

Dawn Golas shared the vision of the Veterans Memorial Air Park and some the things planned for the new site,
such as lighting for the planes at night for tours during evening hours. Also, there are plans to establish a
program called "Adopt An Aircraft" so that you can donate funds toward your favorite restoration project!

The current plans are to have a "soft" opening of the Veterans Memorial Air Park at its new location in July of
this year, and I will find out more information to keep our UH community posted.

Duane Park
webmaster, raf-upper-heyford.org

March 7, 2010"David and Duane,

I wanted to take a moment and update both of you and your great web sites on the restoration of Balls 9.

In October of 2008, we were successful in being able to reattach the wings and horizontal stabilizers to the
aircraft.

In January of 2009, we attached all of the leading and trailing edge articles to the aircraft's wing assemblies
and panelled the entire top of the fuselage.

In March of 2009, we attached the tail to the aircraft and prepared the aircraft for movement to our new facility
at 3300 Ross Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas. With the move to our new location. We had to put the restoration of
Balls 9 on hold.

In February of 2010, we have renewed our efforts to restore Balls 9. With help from the Lockheed-Martin Retiree
Group, the B-36 Peacemaker Museum, Associated Aircraft Services, and a few vets that flew and maintained Balls 9
at UH. We have successfully replaced all of the tires on the aircraft and are fabricating several panels that
were destroyed during the salvage and demiling process at AMARC in 2001.

Through the generosity of Chris Woodul (F-111 Capsule and Ejection Seat Restoration Guru) we have located and
installed a new radome and are returning the cockpit to museum class order. We are still in need of after burner
sections, a pitot tube, numerous fasteners for panels, and few hard to fabricate engine bay panels.

I have attached a few pictures of the aircraft on the restoration pad at our new facility. DUANE, since you live
here in the DFW-Area. We would be honored to have you stop by to visit our facility and check out the jet.

We appreciate everything that the both of you are doing to spread the word about our restoration efforts.

Cheers!"

Jim Bloomberg

"My Dad, Col. Robert E. Hinnant (left), was with the 342nd Bomb Squadron, 97th Bomb Wing, for a number of
years. He was in the Air Force from 1942 to 1970. Sadly, he passed away four years ago [2006].

Dad was stationed (TDY) in England in 1956 (April-June). He was the 342nd Bomb Squadron Commander, 97th Bomb
Wing at that time. (B-47s)"

Submitted by Rob Hinnant, son of Col. Robert E. Hinnant, 97th Bomb Wing.

"The only other photo I have of Dad in England appears below. On the back of the photo, when he writes
it is "you," he's referring to my Dad."

Submitted by Rob Hinnant, son of Col. Robert E. Hinnant, 97th Bomb Wing.

Submitted by Rob Hinnant, son of Col. Robert E. Hinnant, 97th Bomb Wing.

"Dad is on the far left, kneeling. By the way, and you may already know,
the Aircraft Commander was always on the far left of photos, either standing or kneeling."

Submitted by Rob Hinnant, son of Col. Robert E. Hinnant, 97th Bomb Wing.

I’m sending out this e-mail in an effort to find more members for the Association. I know that many of you
have heard this message before. I don’t want to be boring, but the reality of our situation is this, we need
to add to our member list. If we don’t, the Association will shrink in size and in due course, cease to exist.
The only significant source for new members are those who served in the 20th Fighter Wing at Upper Heyford.

Reunions are our primary focus and those who attend are there because their friends will be there. It is you
who have the information (e-mail or mailing address) in order to make contact with your Upper Heyford friends.
I would suggest that you can use my letter by forwarding it to those who are in your address book. This might
start a chain-linking process that will get the word to other old friends. Ask them to join now as a new member.
It only costs $20 to join and they will get all the information on the 2011 San Antonio Reunion from the
newsletters they will receive. They can join by bringing up our web site, (20fwa.org) click on “membership”
and follow the instructions. Besides getting together with old friends, San Antonio is a great place to visit.
They will be glad they decided to attend.

As I said, this request for recruiting new members isn’t new and we appreciate the efforts that have been made
in the past. This time we’ve decided to add an incentive to your recruiting efforts. For every 5 new members
that you recruit, who join and attend the San Antonio reunion, the Association will pay for one night of your
hotel bill at the reunion. When new members join, in filling out the registration information, they will be
asked the name of the member who recruited them. In that way, we can determine credit for new member recruiting.

I do have one more item to bring up. My term as President will be over as of the San Antonio Reunion. The person
that replaces me should be from the Upper Heyford era. If any of you feel that you would be interested to be the
next President, please let me know. There is some work involved, but nothing that can’t be handled. You will
feel good about carrying on the history and traditions of the 20th Fighter Wing.

"I came across your website doing some research for a USAF historical project I'm working on. I was stationed
at RAF Croughton at the end of RAF Heyford's last days. Heyford was our support base, commissary, BX etc, etc.
When it closed it was as though our base was closing. At least I managed toget one of Ronald Wong's signature
farewell prints. Long story short, I'm now back in country at RAF Alconbury. We are renovating the combined
club that used to be the officer's club. ALL OVER the ceiling and oak timbers were hundreds of decals. Some decals
were left by Heyford squadron members and project engineers (like the PAVE TACK pod). These were all planned on
being sanded over and forgotten. I got word and managed to rescue 290 of them. I've attached them to photo paper
and scanned them into electronic files. Would you be interested in the ones related to RAF Heyford as
memorabilia?

Phill Allen
MSgt, USAF
RAF Alconbury

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My sincere thanks to Kim Billingham, of Buckinghamshire, England, for her kind and generous gift of
support on behalf of Jim and Gail Seymour, 3918th Air Base Sq/3918th Transportation Sq, 1959 - 1963, to help
maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site. Kim's donation helps to ensure that our current
and future web site users continue to find their RAF Upper Heyford friends.

Here is some nice UH F-111 video footage found on YouTube. It's mostly UH F-111's but starts and ends with
Lakenheath birds.

(If you can't see the image, you may need to allow ActiveX controls to run on your web browser).

Or, just Click here. to open
the link to this video on YouTube. Enjoy!

20th Fighter Wing Historian Seeks F-111 Nose Art

Hi, I'm now the 20 FW's Historian at Shaw AFB, SC. I'm working on getting one of our few (very few)
remaining 111s to Shaw for a static display. I'm looking for photos of the following Nose Art to help
with the selection process. Please help if you can.

Just to let you know my e-mail account got scammed and I am no longer able to use it. I have been trying
to get in to it to no avail. You will probably get an e-mail to send money to [location omitted] and I am asking you
to ignore it. The message says that I am stuck in [location omitted] with no money, and that my wallet was lost or
stolen, and I am asking that you wire me money. Don't do it."

Webmaster's note: I did, in fact, recieve such an e-mail with this individual's name and e-mail address on it.

Upper Heyford latest
10/04/09

Dear Duane

I cannot remember when I last gave you an update on the redevelopment of the base?
A public inquiry into an application by the owners started in October 2008 and with breaks ended in March 2009.
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has the inquiry inspector's report and has written
to those who participated in the inquiry (including us - The Oxford Trust for Contemporary History) asking some
detailed questions about conditions to be imposed were permission to be granted with disclaimers that the Sec
of State has not yet decided whether or not to grant permission.

Briefly, the proposals would keep the military infrastructure intact but would some new housing to the north of
Camp Road. Our objection was to the use of all the Hardened Aircraft Shelters for storage making the site into
a freight depot that would spoil the Cold War landscape for any appreciation by visitors. An hours of operation
condition could allow uninterrupted public access and storage uses but prevent light and heavy goods movements
during the period of 9am to 5pm. The car storage is currently probably the only commercially viable use at the
site and is clearly inappropriate in the long term but could possibly be allowed to continue in the short term
while feasibility studies are carried out on the potential of the heritage site. The owners want to limit
access to 4 days per month. Pity those ex-Heyfordians who visit from the US on the 'wrong' day. This is
obviously inadequate for a site of world heritage significance.

Any visitors to your web site who would like to see a copy of the decision on the future of the base
(to be issued in January 2010) can ask for a copy from
pcc@communities.gsi.gov.uk
quoting reference UPPER HEYFORD APPEAL no. APP/C3105/A/08/2080594. I would be grateful if you could put this
on the site in a suitable place.

Second request: I have taken several groups round the base including staff from the
Imperial War Museum. There is some dispute about what the 'target map' in the Battle Command Centre looked
like? Much of it was scratched from the wall when the USAF departed as if the targets were marked on the
map itself. However, there are clips that suggest there was a perspex overlay that is likely to have the
most sensitive information? Can you find somebody who might clarify this and possibly help in its
reconstruction? Keep up the good work (in trying circumstances)

Daniel Scharf

"I was a SSgt assigned to the 20 AMS WCIN Shop. I had the pleasure of being a member of the 20TFW team
that went to the 1977 RAF Strike Command Tactical Bomb Comp at RAF Lossiemouth. Attached is a photo of the 20
AMS team members that I had taken at Lossiemouth."

"Hello I was there when the Sky Kings won the title from the Rockets in 1973. Joe Hurry was my
favorite player he was relentless. He was a real football player who grew-up with and played with Hall
of Fame players, Warren Moon of the Houston Oilers, Sidney Hicks of the Detroit Lions, Charles Dejarrnet
of the Los Angeles Rams, and Rod Martin of the Los Angeles Raiders. Instead of going to USC where he
could have been a pro-prospect he enlisted during a time of war to serve his country. After meeting with
him and explained to me all the mistakes, that good men die in every war, "I did it because I loved my
country," He said. After leaving the service he was offered a chance to play for the San Diego Chargers,
but an injury ended his football career. So I saved this paper to show all the fans at Upper Heyford past,
present, and future that football is an American sport played by Americans. He went on to lead the Sky Kings
to a second Championship the following year (back2back) as a Corner Back. I lost touch with him, but he told
me his fans were his true only team mates, and he loves them all. He does visit the website from time to time?
A Sgt. from Bitburge"

Submitted by

20th Medical Group Outing - The Madrigal Ball 1993

"The picture is of many hospital staff and spouses taken in front of the ED and ambulance bay.
The Madrigal Ball was held in Spring 1993. I am second from right with my wife Trish in the grey gown
and headpiece."

Submitted by David S. Legarth

Guy A. (Tony) Smith

"I found this one taken at UH on 14 May 1965. This was taken after all the aircraft had left
UH and we were no longer part of SAC. We were part of USAFE ,7514th Combat Support Squadron. I left UH
and the Air Force in June 1966."

I was stationed at UH from 81-85 then deployed back there during the first Gulf war. I found some
pictures of the fire station dedication from 1984 - Included in the first pic is Col Dale Thompson 20th
TFW/CC and CMSGT Ed Doughty Wing Fire Chief, The Lt Col is Howard Selheimer Base Civil Engineer, the
other CMSgt is Keith Moser HQ USAFE Fire Protection. I do not recall who the other Col is.

"Kathy, I have your jacket!"I found this jacket at auction on www.ebay.com in 2006 and thought it would be nice to keep it
in the UH family, so to speak. The front of the jacket has KATHY embroidered on it, and the back
has some amazing embriodery artwork and "AGE RANGER".

Many thanks to Brian "Zowie" Cleary, for his many gifts of support to help maintain the
RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site! Brian served at RAF Upper Heyford in the 20th Supply Squadron
from December 1983 to June 1987.

Click here to see the web page dedicated to the 20th and other Supply Squadrons at RAF Upper Heyford!
Supply Squadrons

I played baseball on THE SKY KINGS Team 1958 pitching and shipped to
Chelveston were I also played. I'm submitting pictures of me and also
my catcher Sgt. Gilmore who received the coat of arms from the city of CORBY, ENGLAND
when playing for Chelveston. Also a picture of my hut during that time on Chelveston.

Submitted by Frank Kekes.

My sincere thanks to USMC Lance Corporal Jacob Park, for his generous and unexpected gift of a dual-core
laptop to help his dad maintain the www.raf-upper-heyford.org web site!

Lance Cpl. Park (Jacob) is at home on 32 days leave after his MOS training, spending time with family
and friends until he ships out June 10th on his first assignment to Okinawa, Japan. This tour of duty is
expected to be for 2 years at Camp Kinser, but at a moments notice, US Marines can be deployed anywhere on the
face of the planet within 24 hours or less.

Thank you so much to Richard & Elaine DeMunbrun for their gifts of support to help maintain and keep
www.raf-upper-heyford.org online!

Richard DeMunbrun was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford in 1952 with the 97th Air Refueling Squadron of
the 97th Bomb Wing, which was deployed at Upper Heyford, England, from 15 March 1952 to 11 June 1952.

To learn more about the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, click on this link to the Air Force Historical Research
Agency web site.
97th Air Refueling Squadron

A big Thank you! to James Coey for his gift of support
to help maintain and keep www.raf-upper-heyford.org online. James was
stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from 1978 - 1981 in the 20th
Security Police Squadron on "D" Flight.

Click here to see the web page dedicated to the 20th SPS and other Air Police /
Security Police Squadrons at RAF Upper Heyford...
APS/SPS
(opens a new window).

A big Thank you! to Ellis Sharadin, LtCol (Ret), for his gift of support
to help maintain and keep www.raf-upper-heyford.org online. Ellis was
stationed at RAF Upper Heyford in the 55th Tactical Fighter Squadron from
1 July 1979 - 30 June 1982, and The 55h Fighter Squadron from April 1990 to
November 1991 .

My sincere thanks to Bob Cleavland for his gift of support
to help maintain and keep www.raf-upper-heyford.org online. Bob was
stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from March 1976 to March 1978 in the 20th
Security Police Squadron on "C" Flight.

Click here to see the web page dedicated to the 20th SPS and other Air Police /
Security Police Squadrons at RAF Upper Heyford...
APS/SPS
(opens a new window).

My sincere thanks go to Jeffrey (Jeff) "Duck" Arnold for his gift of support
to help maintain and keep www.raf-upper-heyford.org online. Jeff "Duck"
Arnold was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from July 1967 to Feb 1970 as a
Sergeant in the 66 A&E and 66 AMS.

Jeff has provided some great photos for the 66th A&E and 66th AMS Squadron.
Click here to see more...
66th A&E / 66th AMS
(opens a new window).

February 2009

Some Heyford memorabilia you may be interested in seeing. I found my old
jacket I bought in 1988. I've only worn it once, actually, and it's in brand
new condition. I thought you might like to see the embroidery on it.

I wish to express my sincere thanks to Al Trzeciak for his on-going gifts of
support to help keep www.raf-upper-heyford.org online. Al Trzeciak was
stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from October 1955 to December 1956 as a
Private First Class in the US Army, assigned to the 4th AAA Batallion,
Headquarters Battery, 32nd Brigade.

Al has provided some great photos of what RAF Upper Heyford was like in
the mid-1950's... B-47 aircraft, barracks life, a 75 MM Radar Controlled
Anti-Aircraft Gun, and more! Click here...
4th A.A.A.
(opens a new window).

Me and Dave in Turkey, 1989.

Submitted by Jose L Mejia, 520 AGS 55 FS, Feb 1988 - Mar 1990.

55th AMU Airman of the month.

Submitted by Jose L Mejia, 520 AGS 55 FS, Feb 1988 - Mar 1990.

RAF Upper Heyford, 1989.

Submitted by Jose L Mejia, 520 AGS 55 FS, Feb 1988 - Mar 1990.

RAF Upper Heyford, 1989.

Submitted by Jose L Mejia, 520 AGS 55 FS, Feb 1988 - Mar 1990.

Church - 1989.

Submitted by Jose L Mejia, 520 AGS 55 FS, Feb 1988 - Mar 1990.

Dorm life, 1989.

Submitted by Jose L Mejia, 520 AGS 55 FS, Feb 1988 - Mar 1990.

Coworkers - 1989.

Submitted by Jose L Mejia, 520 AGS 55 FS, Feb 1988 - Mar 1990.

January 2009

My sincere thanks to Jim and Gail Seymour for their many gifts of
support to help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site. Jim
and Gail have supported this web site's efforts for many years now. Jim
Seymour, Jr. was assigned to the 3918th Air Base Squadron (SAC), 3918th
Transportation Squadron (SAC) at RAF Upper Heyford from 1959 to 1963, and
was a member of The Heyford Minutemen Precision Drill Team Guide-On Bearer.

Click the following link to see the web page for The 3918th Motor Vehicle
Squadron:
3918th MVS

My sincere thanks to Mike "Ernie" Bouchie for his on-going gifts of
support to help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site. His
donations help to ensure that our current and future web site users
continue to find their RAF Upper Heyford friends. Mike Bouchie was
assigned to the 20th Security Police Squadron
, Law Eenforcement, "D" Flight at RAF Upper Heyford from 1975 to 1977.

Memories at Upper Heyford-1950-51Sent: 12/26/08

Duane,
My name is Bernard (Ben) Gorda. On 7 June 1950, I and four other airmen
from the 7503rd Base Complement Squadron, deployed from RAF Marham, were the
first air policemen to arrive at Upper Heyford. In fact we had performed
"leap frog" escort for the military convoy from Marham that began the USAF
staffing of RAF Brize-Norton, RAF Fairford, RAF Greenham Common and RAF Upper
Heyford. Another Corporal and I, were assigned by the Provost Marshal at
Brize to visit the Oxford City Police and arrange for the accomodation of the
future USAF town patrols. Later, at Heyford, I worked for a Lt. John T.
Holman and performed duties as NCOIC Pass & ID, NCOIC Town Patrol (Bicester
& Banbury) (we should have had combat pay - coping with the off-duty army
engineers) and as Sgt.of the Guard. Other airmen at Heyford at the time were
Cpl Stinson, Cpl Pelfry and Pfc Gene Bartels, my Best Man when I married in
February 1951 to Beryl Dorrington of Kidlington; we celebrate our 58th
anniversary this February. We have three children and three grandchildren.
Before Marham, I had been at Burtonwood (Nov 1948 - Jan 1950). Subsequently,
I served in the UK at Manston (1954-57) Brize (1959-62) and Lakenheath
(1965-68,) and retired in 1969. Later, I served as The Director of Public
Safety at Georgetown University; The Chief Of Police af Crofton, Maryland;
Director of the National Neighborhood Watch Program for The National Sheriffs
Association; Research Associate for the Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies; and The Director of Police & Security for The Virginia
Museum of Fine Arts. Hopefully, this will trigger some memories and perhaps
additional contributions.

Good Luck to you.

Ben

Duane:

I’ve attached a photo of a leather patch that belonged to my father, Col.
Paul G. Underwood, when we were stationed in England in the early 50’s. I
was born in Colchester during our duty assignment. I have many photos from
that time period of the planes and crews. If interested, email me back and
perhaps I can send you a CD with the photos.

Jim Underwood

My thanks and gratitude go out to

Shirley Williams
Don Bonner and
Ramon (Ray), "Lew" Lewis of the 55th AMU as an Engine
mechanic/crew chief from 1986 to 1992

for their gifts of support to help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford
Memorial Web Site. These donations reflect an on-going commitment by the
on-line UH community to ensure current and future UH web site users will
continue to find the friends they made while stationed at RAF Upper Heyford.

Many thanks to Brian "Zowie" Cleary for his on-going gifts of support
to help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site. His donations
help to ensure that our current and future web site users continue to
find their RAF Upper Heyford friends. Brian Cleary was assigned to the
20th Supply Squadron
at RAF Upper Heyford from December 1983 to June 1987.

Please be advised:

I have no affiliation whatsoever with the so-called UPPER
HEYFORD STORE.

I do not solicit sales of any kind through e-mail... ever.

If you have been spammed with unwanted e-mail by this vendor, please
resolve your issue with them directly, as I am not associated with any of it.

As a friendly reminder, any member information on the Duty Roster used for
the sale of goods or services constitues a blatant misuse of this information,
is a violation of the web site Terms of Use and is strictly forbidden.

The 17th & 18th RF-101 Recon Squadrons DID NOT arrive at Laon Air Base,
France until May 1959, not May 1958 as stated on your web site pages. When
I arrived at Laon in Sept. 1958 their were two squadronso f RF-84's, 302nd
& 303rd. They remained there until 3rd qtr of 1959.

I was there the day, a Sunday, first flights arrived from Shaw AFB, SC and replaced the RF-84's.

My sincere thanks go to Richard Lakeman for his donation to help
maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site. His gift of support
helps to ensure that our current and future web site users continue to
find their RAF Upper Heyford friends. Richard Lakeman was assigned to the
3918th Munitions Maintenance Squadron from June 1958 to November 1960.

My sincere thanks to Bill and Connie Markley for their donation to
help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site. Their gift of support
helps to ensure that our current and future web site users continue to
find their RAF Upper Heyford friends. Bill Markley was assigned to the 20th
Security Police Squadron on "A" Flight, worked as a "Chow Bus" Driver and
also worked in Central Security Control (CSC) from March 1974 to June 1976.
Connie Markley worked in 20tn Headquarters Squadron in Accounting and Finance
from June 1974 June 1976.

Duane:

Please find the attached Guardian article I came across while cleaning out
some old boxes. The article explains an exercise we had first at Upper
Heyford (Autumn Tiger), and then the following week at Lakenheath (Eastern
Shield). At the time it was the largest deployment since WWII. Feel free
to use this on the Upper Heyford site.

Thanks!

Steve Bowie, Upper Heyford 1987-1990
Captain, Security Police

Web Site to Remain Online for Another Year

Allow me to express my sincere thanks to Paul and Linda Hammonds for
their donation to help maintain the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site.
Their timely gift of support ensures that the web site will remain online for
another year.

Paul Hammonds was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from 1972 - 1974 as a weapons
mechanic in the Munitions Maintenance Squadron.

Web Site Donations and Expenses

The downturn in the economy, layoffs and unemployment are having their affect
on peoples lives and the operation of the web site. It is my desire to keep
the web site free of charge. Please accept my sincere thanks to everyone
who has contributed to help keep this web site going.

For complete financial disclosure of contributions and web site expenses,
click here
(opens a new window).

An air-to-air left front view of an F-111 aircraft during a refueling mission
over the North Sea. (Released to Public)

DoD photo by: MASTER SGT. PATRICK NUGENT Date Shot: 1 Mar 1988

Source:www.defenselink.mil

Senior Airman (SRA) David Herdrick inspects the exhaust nozzles on the afterburners duct segment of an F-111 aircraft. (Released to Public)

DoD photo by: SSGT FERNANDO SERNA Date Shot: 17 Sep 1985.

Source:www.defenselink.mil

Kopp and Andrews.

Submitted by Stuart Ernst, 20th SPS "A" Flight, Jan 1978 - Mar 1980.

Unknown.

Submitted by Stuart Ernst, 20th SPS "A" Flight, Jan 1978 - Mar 1980.

Duane,
I've included pictures of a SP T-shirt, that I believe was done in
1979. If I remember correctly, I believe Brian Lambert (A-flight) was behind
the making of the shirt. I thought you might enjoy seeing it, as a former SP.

My name is Steve Lewis and I am writing from my home in Bicester, Oxfordshire, which is quite near to the former RAF site at Upper Heyford.

My sister's first husband was a serviceman at the base – Sergeant Frank Endaya – who was in Ammo. She met him in 1988 and they married in March 1989 and then emigrated to live on the Eglin base in Florida from June 1989.

I am attaching some photos of a very special piece of memorabilia. I believe that these jackets were customised for the various “teams” that worked the base and, as the pictures show, they were also personalised for the owner. I also understand that they were only ordered once or twice each year (presumably when new people arrived), which meant that although they were fairly common around the base in those days, they were also something of a limited edition.

I was very lucky in that my future brother-in-law ordered Ammo jackets for him, my sister and also for me in May 1989. I have always treasured my jacket because it was so unusual and it frequently became a talking point when I was out and about. I remember one evening, shortly after Frank and my sister had emigrated, that I was in a pub in Kidlington (where I lived then) and that there was a small group of Americans standing at the bar. They saw my jacket when I went up to buy some drinks and began a pleasant and enjoyable conversation with me because they were serving at the base: they were also in Ammo and had known my brother-in-law.

Considering that my jacket is almost 20 years old – and that it was worn almost on a daily basis, up until about 10 years ago – I have kept it in very good order. I got it out to wear this last week, when my girlfriend and I went on one of the site tours that the North Oxford Consortium organise these days in conjunction with a man named Peter Clifton.

I thought you might like the photos to add to the web site. I wonder how many people remember them? Whether anyone else who looks into the site ever had one, and also how many jackets are still out there somewhere?

I have found the web site to be an enjoyable read. Thanks for reading my e-mail and good luck with any projects you might have lined up for the future.

Best wishes

Steve Lewis

More YouTube Video Links...

General Dynamics F-111 in Irak

The General Dynamics F-111 is a medium-range strategic bomber,
reconnaissance, and tactical strike aircraft designed in the 1960s. The United
States Air Force (USAF) variants were officially named Aardvark, their
longtime nickname, at their ceremony of retirement from service in 1996. The
only remaining operator of the F-111 is the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF),
and in Australian service the F-111 is known as the Pig.

F-111 WINGS Part 1/5

One of the most effective weapons in the US inventory.

Length: 10 minutes, 0 seconds.

F-111 WINGS Part 2/5

One of the most effective weapons in the US inventory.

Length: 10 minutes, 2 seconds.

F-111 WINGS Part 3/5

One of the most effective weapons in the US inventory.

Length: 10 minutes, 10 seconds.

F-111 WINGS Part 4/5

One of the most effective weapons in the US inventory.

Length: 10 minutes, 5 seconds.

F-111 WINGS Part 5/5

One of the most effective weapons in the US inventory.

Length: 5 minutes, 29 seconds.

F-111 In Profile

A look at the missions and role of the General Dynamics F-111 bomber.

Length: 4 minutes, 39 seconds.

F111 baby!!!!!!!!

No description.

Length: 3 minutes, 4 seconds.

F-111 capsule ejection

F-111 capsule ejection demonstration.

Length: 28 seconds.

F-111 Cockpit

F-111F Crew Escape Module- On Display at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in
Dallas, Texas. Crew Module restored and able to power up.

Length: 35 seconds.

F-111 F Model Cockpit

A more detailed tour of the F-111F Crew Module on display at the Frontiers
of Flight Museum in Dallas, Texas. After 8,000 hours of restoration this
cockpit powers up with multiple systems working.

Length: 3 minutes, 13 seconds.

F111's display at Upper Heyford 92

4 x F111E and 2 x EF111A display at Sky Pagent 92.

Length: 3 minutes, 46 seconds.

B-47 in Profile

A look at the history of the Boeing B-47 in USAF service.

Length: 4 minutes, 41 seconds.

RAF Upper Heyford Volunteer PSA

This was a Public Service Announcement we made in 1993 for the Commanders
Channel on RAF Upper Heyford's base cable TV system. It was part of a series
that was made to help with the closure of the base in 1994. This one was a
paradoy of the great silent melodramas of the 1920's.

Length: 4 minutes, 17 seconds.

RAF Upper Heyford Turn It In PSA

This was a Public Service Announcement we made in 1993 for the Commanders
Channel on RAF Upper Heyford's base cable TV system. It was part of a series
that was made to help with the closure of the base in 1994.

Length: 2 minutes, 8 seconds.

Updates for the Security Police Squadron page...

Submitted by Lee Vaughan, 20th SPS, Nov 1992- May 1994.

Update for the 17th Tactucal Recon Squadron page...

"I found this photo in some military papers my mother had saved. Chief
Master Sargent of the Air Force Paul Airey was touring the bases in Europe."

Dan Lusardi, RF-101 Crew Chief, 17th TRS 1967, 18th TRS 1969.

Updates for the SP Squadron page...

A visit from the General.

Submitted by Andi Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight, Dec 1976 - Dec 1978.

A visit from the General.

Submitted by Andi Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight, Dec 1976 - Dec 1978.

CRA

Submitted by Andi Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight, Dec 1976 - Dec 1978.

24 hour break.

Submitted by Andi Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight, Dec 1976 - Dec 1978.

Our Bus and BX (Base Exchange).

Submitted by Andi Reed, 20th SPS, "C" Flight, Dec 1976 - Dec 1978.

Mike Carr in his dorm room.

Submitted by Mike Carr, 20 SPS, Sep 1975 - Nov 1977.

Former RAF Upper Heyford Security Policemen Reunite After 32 Years

"This is a picture of Mike Graham (left) and Bud Wallain (right) taken
05-09-08 at a rest stop near Boardman, Or. We had not seen each either for
32 years. We had been e-mailing each other and I just happened to be passing
through, coming back from Las Vegas, so I called him and he met me at the
rest stop. We got a woman to take the picture."

The Connecticut Museum that was supposed to receive this aircraft ceased operations several
years ago. We heard about this aircraft sitting in a yard three years ago. The aircraft was
made available to us last year. After raising the funds to cover the back rent and
transportation fees we moved the aircraft here.

Our goal is to return her back to the scheme she wore at Upper Heyford.
We are still in need of raising $3,000 to finish purchasing paint and sheet
metal items to repair many of the panels that were destroyed during the
demilitarization of the aircraft. Please visit our website at
www.OV-10Bronco.Net
to learn how your tax-deductible donations can help.

It is very ironic to us that our of 533 'Varks that were built in Fort Worth
there is not one on display anywhere in the DFW metroplex.
It seems fitting to us to return "Balls 009" to her original UH Paint Scheme
and have her on display in her hometown.

We greatly appreciate your efforts to allow us to post our progress on your
website.

As many of you already know the OV-10 Bronco Association and Veterans Memorial Air Park
have been aggressively working for the last four years to Save-An-F-111 (F-111E Serial Number
68-009) from the Scrap Man's torch. Yesterday we completed Phase 2 of our plan and brought
this Cold War Vet home to its birth place in Fort Worth, Texas. Our efforts landed us a front
page article in the Living Section of the Fort Worth Star Telegram (See Below).

In June we will start our engineering and reassembly effort.
We are by no means out of the
woods yet. We are still needing to raise $3,000.00 to purchase supplies and structural items
to return this Veteran back to her Cold War appearance. We are accepting charitable donations
in any amount. They can be sent to the below listed address:

FORT WORTH -- Arriving in pieces on two flatbed tractor-trailers, it did not
look like much of a museum piece.

But the homecoming of an F-111 Aardvark, built in Fort Worth a generation ago
at General Dynamics, now Lockheed Martin, was cause for celebration at the
Veterans Memorial Air Park.

"There is no example of the F-111 in the Metroplex," said Jim Hodgson,
president of the OV-10 Bronco Association, which has spearheaded the creation
of the air park. "This airplane to a lot of the retired guys from the plant is
the most important project they worked on."

The F-111, an E model delivered to the Air Force in 1969, is nicknamed
"Balls 9," from its manufacturing number of 68-0009. The Aardvark was a
controversial, and costly, airplane in the 1960s and eventually became known
as "McNamara's folly," a nod to the defense secretary at the time.

BY THE NUMBERSHere's some more to know about the F-111's return to Fort Worth:
566 - The number of F-111s produced at the General Dynamics plant in
Fort Worth. It was retired by the Air Force in 1996.
2 - The number of F-111s on display in Texas. One is in Tyler at
the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum. The other is at Sheppard Air Force Base
in Wichita Falls.
5,430 - The number of flight hours "Balls 9" recorded, all of them
with the 77th Tactical Fighter Squadron based in England. Some of those flights
were over Kuwait and Iraq during the first Persian Gulf War.
$12,000 - The amount of money it took to bring the plane to Fort
Worth. The OV-10 Bronco Association raised half the money from F-111 supporters,
and the other half came from the B-36 Peacemaker Museum group.
$3,000 - The amount needed to restore the plane. "There is a lot of
talent with the retirees from the B-36 group, and when they get done, I
guarantee you that you will not be able to tell the difference," said Jim
Bloomberg, a leader in the OV-10 group.
13 - The air park now has a "baker's dozen" aircraft next door to
its hangar at Meacham Airport, including an F-4 Phantom, F-14 Tomcat, OV-10
Bronco and A-4 Skyhawk. The organization parked a TF-102 Delta Dagger, produced
in Fort Worth in 1958, at the site just a week ago.

An air-to-air left side view of F-111E aircraft of the 79th, 77th and 55th
Tactical Fighter Squadrons in formation with a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures
Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft over snow-covered mountains in northern
Scotland.

An air-to-air left side view of F-111E aircraft of the 79th, 77th and 55th
Tactical Fighter Squadrons in formation with a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures
Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft over snow-covered mountains in northern
Scotland.

An air-to-air left side view of F-111E aircraft of the 79th, 77th and 55th
Tactical Fighter Squadrons in formation with a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures
Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft over a lake in northern Scotland.

An air-to-air left side view of a Utah Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker
aircraft refueling a 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E aircraft. A 77th
Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E and a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron
EF-111A Raven aircraft await their turn while in flight over the northern part
of the English Channel.

An air-to-air left side view of a 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E
Aardvarck aircraft, a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron EF-111A Raven
aircraft, a 77th Tactical Fighter Squadron Aardvarck aircraft and a Utah Air
National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft flying in formation over the
northern part of the English Channel.

An air-to-air left side view of a Utah Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker
aircraft refueling a 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E aircraft. A 77th
Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E and a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron
EF-111A Raven aircraft stay in close formation while in flight over the
northern part of the English Channel.

An air-to-air left side view of a Utah Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker
aircraft refueling a 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E aircraft. A 77th
Tactical Fighter Squadron F-111E and a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron
EF-111A Raven aircraft await their turn while in flight over the northern part
of the English Channel.

An air-to-air left side view of F-111E aircraft of the 79th, 77th and 55th
Tactical Fighter Squadrons in formation with a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures
Squadron EF-111A Raven aircraft over a valley in northern Scotland.

An air-to-air left side view of a 42nd Electronic Countermeasures Squadron
EF-111A Raven aircraft leading F-111E aircraft of the 79th, 77th and 55th
Tactical Fighter Squadrons over Loch Ness, Scotland.

An air-to-air left side view of an F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft of the 50th
Tactical Fighter Wing leading an EF-111A Raven aircraft of the 42nd Electronic
Countermeasures Squadron and an F-111E Aardvark aircraft of the 79th Tactical
Fighter Squadron. These aircraft are part of a larger, 15-aircraft formation
taking part in an aerial review for departing General (GEN) Charles L. Donnelly
Jr., commander in chief, US Air Force, Europe and commander, Allied Air Forces
Central Europe.

DoD photo taken on 6 Apr 1987 by Sgt David Nolan. (Released to Public)

An air-to-air left side view of an F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft of the 50th
Tactical Fighter Wing leading an EF-111A Raven aircraft of the 42nd Electronic
Countermeasures Squadron and an F-111E Aardvark aircraft of the 79th Tactical
Fighter Squadron. These aircraft are part of a larger, 15-aircraft formation
taking part in an aerial review for departing General (GEN) Charles L. Donnelly
Jr., commander in chief, US Air Force, Europe and commander, Allied Air Forces
Central Europe.

DoD photo taken on 6 Apr 1987 by Sgt David Nolan. (Released to Public)

Updates for the Aerial Views & Maps page...

An aerial view of the base, showing the main runway and hangar area at RAF
Upper Heyford. (Released to Public)

DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan on 28 April 1989.

An aerial view of a portion of the RAF Upper Heyford air base. (Released to Public)

DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan on 28 April 1989.

An aerial view of a hangar area adjacent to the main runway. An EF-111 Raven
aircraft from the 42nd Electronic Combat (Countermeasures) Squadron is being
towed along a road in the foreground at RAF Upper Heyford. (Released to Public)

DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan on 28 April 1989.

An aerial view of a hangar area on the base, showing an EF-111 aircraft of the
20th Tactical Fighter Wing, United States Air Force Europe (USAFE), parked
in front of one of the hangars at RAF Upper Heyford. (Released to Public)

DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan on 28 April 1989.

An aerial view of a hangar area on the base, showing an EF-111 aircraft of the
20th Tactical Fighter Wing, United States Air Force Europe (USAFE), parked in
front of one of the hangars at RAF Upper Heyford. (Released to Public)

DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan on 28 April 1989.

An aerial view of a portion of the base, showing a housing area in the
foreground at the RAF Upper Heyford air base.
(Released to Public)

DoD photo by SSgt. David S. Nolan on 28 April 1989.

Submitted by Dave Korb.

3918 Combat Defense Squadron Emblem...

Base Preservation

Duane

Planing application has at last been submitted. If any old Heyfordians would
like to lend a hand, any letters(s) from the US might get the Council to sit up
and realise the importance of this site. Letters to Cherwell District Council
Planning Department Bodicote House Banbury OX15 4AA UK should be headed
'Redevelopment of former RAF Upper Heyford' and refer to the recent application
submitted on 28 September but awaiting registration (and reference no.) or email
to jenny.barker@cherwell-dc.gov.uk. I would clearly like to see interested parties
support the retention of all the military infrastructure; runways, buildings and
fence and also the principle that the enabling funds (i.e. from the houses being
allowed for that express purpose) should be concentrated on the heritage project
which could have global significance (we have plans to link this with other sites
on both sides of the 'iron curtain)'. Any personal touches would be important
to individualise and show the level of interest in keeping a site of this
importance for this and future generations to learn about the Cold War and the
role of NATO etc. We would be grateful if you could give this application as
much publicity as possible.

For anyone that couldn't make it to the event but would still like a DVD,
I can be contacted below. The DVD runs to 45 minutes. In addition to
the day of the event we spent another day filming around the base to get a
snapshot of the buildings as they are today, these pictures are also included
on the DVD. So far I have received very favourable comments from those that
have watched it. It sells for £10 GBP.

Support of Operation Desert Storm"These photos were taken circa February, 1991. I was with a 63 AMS unit
from Norton AFB in California, deployed to RAF Upper Heyford in support of
Operation Desert Storm from January to April of 1991."

Submitted by Albert Mosley, 63 AMS, Norton AFB, California.

20th Tactical Fighter Wing Upper Heyford AB United Kingdom Plaque.

Victory by Valor presentation plaque. The plaque is made out of wood with
plastic hanger which states made in England. Made by the Black Knight
Art Company, Summers Row, North Finchley, London, England. Measures: 6 by 7.

Submitted by Duane Park.

A note from Jim Seymour:

It has come to my attention that there is a new book about Heyford coming out. It is:

Pictorial History of RAF Upper Heyford

The price is $15.00 and can be obtained from:

Sigmond Alexander
12110 Coscerdos Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78233

Mr. Alexander is vice President of the B-47 Association.

"Two of the girls from the Penthouse Club in London visited the base.
After getting permission from higher up, Mr. John Hatfield (ran the Aero Club)
and myself took the two for a short flight in one of the club's Cherokee's.
Doors closed, that's me in the right seat and John is in the left."

"Again, a great crew of Special Services guys even though I could not
remember all their names - - if anyone can fill in the blanks, please do so.
Left to right: TSgt Phil Haddock, ________, ________. In the gold jacket,
Hal Green and on the end with the umbrella, one of the best SMSgt's one could
have, Scotty Greenhagen. Not pictured, but very appreciated was the
administrative NCO, Doug Walton (got great ORI results."

"Quite some years ago while I was in the RNoAF I was given this patch by
"someone" visiting the COB (Collocated Operating Base) facility at Bardufoss
AFB in Norway. This must have been appx 1988-1990. I think the COB was
"controlled" by 48th TFW personnell, but we had visitors from other units as
well, including from Mildenhall and Upper Heyford.
I don't know if it has any relevance to your extremely nice web-site for
patches, but I attach an image of this patch anyway.
Your website is just about the only one I find describing the 100 RSG, so
here we go..."

From the desk of Will Ward comes a short story that I think you'll enjoy. Written in MS Word.

"I am not an ex-serviceman by any means, but I thought you might be interested in the
attached short piece I wrote on my impressions of Upper Heyford as a young boy.

Best wishes
Will Ward

An article from the Banbury Guardian, July 7, 2005. Article submitted by Dionne Huntington.

To book, call: 01273 897375

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Bowling Alley Fire and Demolition

May 2003

"I thought that you might like to know that there was a fire at the Upper Heyford
Bowling Center earlier this week which damaged the roof of the building. The fire department
are investigating the cause but I believe at this stage they don't think that it was
intentional."

Submitted courtesy of Garry Hill, May 23, 2003.

October 2004

"I live in what was the old base houseing on Portal Drive North. I
thought you may like to know that the old bowling alley was knocked down
this week and signs erected where the old huts are, warning of "Asbestos"."

Submitted courtesy of Steve Provis, October 2004.

"I have lived next to the base all my life and have seen a lot going
on 1958 to 2004 quite a while. Thought you might like to see what has
happened to the boiling alley within the last two weeks."

Submitted coutesy of Kevin A Buxey,
Heyford Leys Park

Special Thanks

I wish to express my sincere thanks to Donald Steier for upgrading
my PC at no cost to help me maintain the RAF Upper Heyford
Memorial Web Site!

Special UH Thanks also go to Tom Conklin, a 15 year USAF veteran
stationed at RAF Upper Heyford with the 20th OMS, Transit Alert (Red
Section and Blue Section) from 1969 to 1973. Tom put me in touch with his neighbor,
Donald Steier, who helped me with the problems I was having with my PC. Don graciously
upgraded my PC at no charge! Now, with faster PC performance and plenty of
hard drive space to load software programs, I will be able to continue
maintenance and improvements to the RAF Upper Heyford Memorial Web Site.

This upgraded PC was essential to the web site's continued growth and
expansion, as we have now exceeded our 100 meg web space allocation milestone.
Please drop Don a special UH Thank You for his kind and generous gift! Don is the
real deal and I've seen his work. He is the leading edge among those in his field.
Thanks again to Tom and Don, for all your help to get us back on track!

Did you know...

To visit the RAF Upper Heyford Base Museum, you must first contact the
North Oxfordshire Consortium. The telephone number is 01144-1869-238200.

Another web site about RAF Upper Heyford has been developed by Paul Francis, based on
his research for the local council in February 1996.
http://www.rafupperheyford.4t.com

"High School transcripts for students graduating from a Department of Defense School (DODS)
are transferred to ETS at Princeton, New Jersey five years after graduation. People can
download a transcript request form from www.getcollegecredit.com or call them at
609-720-6740."
Information submitted courtesy of Lt. Shepherd.

I cannot offer any help to locate old friends from RAF Upper Heyford other than by means of
YOU reviewing the "Duty Roster", the "Guestbook", the
"Message Board" and the links provided on the "Links" page. If your friend,
relative or aquaintance isn't listed on the "Duty Roster" page or in the Guestbook,
please feel free to leave an entry in the Guestbook and/or on the Message Board.
Best of luck!

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